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A rapid review protocol of physiotherapy and occupational therapy telerehabilitation to inform ethical and equity concerns

A rapid review protocol of physiotherapy and occupational therapy telerehabilitation to inform ethical and equity concerns

Authors :
Mirella Veras
Jennifer Sigouin
Claudine Auger
Louis-Pierre Auger
Sara Ahmed
Zachary Boychuck
Sabrina Cavallo
Martine Lévesque
Stacey Lovo
William C Miller
Michelle Nelson
Nahid Norouzi-Gheidari
Jennifer O’Neil
Kadija Perreault
Reg Urbanowski
Lisa Sheehy
Hardeep Singh
Claude Vincent
Rosali Wang
Diana Zidarov
Anne Hudon
Dahlia Kairy
Source :
Digital Health, Vol 10 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
SAGE Publishing, 2024.

Abstract

Background Telerehabilitation (TR) has emerged as a feasible and promising approach for delivering rehabilitation services remotely, utilizing technology to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and patients. As new modalities of virtual care and health technologies continue to emerge, it is crucial to stay informed about the growing landscape of virtual care to ensure that telehealth service delivery is ethical and equitable, and improves the quality of services and patient outcomes. Objective The primary objective of this article is to present the protocol of a rapid review to examine the equity-related aspects surrounding the implementation of TR. This includes a comprehensive analysis of the ethical dimensions and fairness concerns linked to this practice. Methods A rapid review protocol was developed in accordance with Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Guidance. Medline and EMBASE databases were searched between January 2010 and March 2023. Study selection and data extraction will be conducted in two phases (Phase I) by two independent reviewers and subsequently (Phase II) by a single reviewer. Our study will utilize the PROGRESS-Plus and Equitable virtual rehabilitation in the metaverse era framework to identify dimensions where potential inequities may exist within TR interventions. Results This rapid review is anticipated to enhance our knowledge of TR in the fields of physiotherapy and occupational therapy, with a specific focus on its influence on ethical and equitable practices and providing a foundation for informed decision-making and improved patient care. Conclusion This rapid review will contribute to the advancement of our understanding of TR within physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Through synthesizing existing evidence, this study not only addresses current gaps in knowledge but also offers valuable insights for future research and clinical practice in TR services.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20552076 and 85040479
Volume :
10
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Digital Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8207b183c85040479d4dce4ae9db22f3
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241260367